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DAY OUT: On Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., all are welcome to join the Saving Our Seniors of Mahoning Valley group at a free health and wellness event. Saving Our Seniors is a collaborative group of organizations with the common purpose of assisting older adults as they age. Join the group and visit over 90 vendor tables full of information on all options for aging your way. Free health screenings will be available. Refreshments and giveaway items provided. Individuals who attend will be eligible for a free basket raffle. The event will also host The Senior Showcase. Senior Showcase is a production company that is excited and committed to achieving the goal of bringing our community together, as we create lifelong memories showcasing the talents of the senior community 55 and over. Admission is completely free.
What: Older Adults Day Out -- Health and Wellness Fair
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Covelli Centre, 229 E Front St., Youngstown.
TOWN HALL: Mahoning Valley People's Action Alliance and United Steelworkers SOAR, will host a Town Hall meeting at 2 p.m. on Aug. 14 at UAW 1112 Hall, 11471 Reuther Drive, Warren.
Discussion will be on the needs of working class Americans in the Valley, with focus on seniors and affordability, on the anniversary of the founding of social security.
For more information: linktr.ee/mypeoplesactionalliance.
THE GATHERING PLACE: The Gathering Place Senior Center is hosting Stefan Jones, local and Civil War historian, at 11 a.m. on Aug. 10 at Fair Park (new location), 82-84 Fair St., Canfield.
Jones will present the history with a professional slide presentation on the WWI First Code Talkers. The menu will be potluck. The board will provide sloppy joes.
This is a free community outreach social program offered to all senior citizens that is held on the second Monday of each month. Reservations are not required.
If you have questions regarding this event, call the church at 330-533-3531 between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.
SENIOR WATCH: The Liberty Township Senior Watch Program invites local residents aged 60 and older to learn more about their complimentary services. The program supports independent living through wellness checks, daily phone calls and home safety enhancements. At your request, Township Safety Forces can install emergency entry lockboxes, and firefighters can equip your home with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
For more information about the Liberty Township Senior Watch Program, call Marcy Haney, Police secretary, at 330-759-1315 ext. 1018, or Michelle Rusu, Fire secretary, at 330-759-0363. Ext. 2002.